What’s open and closed this Christmas season?

If you waited this long to finish your Christmas shopping, you’re not alone. Moneris, one of Canada’s largest payment processors, predicts that Christmas Eve will be the busiest calendar day in terms of transactions per second. That means long line-ups and shopping pandemonium. But if you do decide to brave the shops Dec. 24, here’s your go-to guide on what’s open and what’s closed.

Shopping malls

While almost every mall in Toronto and the GTA, with the exception of Pacific Mall in Markham, is closed on Christmas Day, you can still do your last-minute shopping Dec. 24 at Toronto Eaton Centre, Fairview Mall, Square One, and Vaughan Mills.

Grocery stores

If you need to pick up some last minute Christmas hors d’oeuvres, most grocery stores have got you covered. Loblaws, Dominion, Sobeys, No Frills, Food Basics – they’re all open on Christmas Eve, as long as you get to them before 6 p.m. Alas, none are open on Christmas Day, so buy your turkey early.

LCBO and the Beer Store?

Christmas Eve is a go – but get there before 6 p.m – and, unsurprisingly, Christmas day is a no.

Banks

Most banks are open until 3 p.m. Christmas Eve with the exception of TD Canada Trust, which is open until 4 p.m They are all closed on Christmas Day.

So, is anything open Christmas day?

If you take the bus or the subway and are hoping to visit family or friends on Christmas day, TTC is operating, with Sunday service hours. And you might not be able to shop your heart out Christmas day, but you can still stay entertained. Movie theatres are staying open Christmas Day, as well as several Toronto restaurants. Check out Toronto.com’s handy list of places to dine Dec. 25.